He is still so young there is no way he is fighting to late 30s. UFC should do something to protect him and the sport.

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I had Ortega winning this anyway, but the way it’s looking with photos being posted of him this week, Ortega is just going to crush the shadow of him. Medical professionals better keep a close eye on this.

I might be wrong, but the only reasoning for betting on Ortega and having him favourite is if Max isnt healthy.

Max has the highest takedown defence in the division and Ortega has the worst takedown completion rate - 14%.

Standing, it is a night and day difference between the two, with Max far better.

Ortega has basically lost the vast majority of the rounds he has fought in the Octagon, picking up late stoppages after getting tagged and losing the most of the exchanges.

He is good, very good! His last three victories show that.. But Max is just way more complete and i struggle to see ortega taking over late in the fight, like he usually does, against a guy who never slows down.

I might be wrong, but the only reasoning for betting on Ortega and having him favourite is if Max isnti healthy.

Max has the highest takedown defence in the division and Ortega has the worst.

Standing, it is a night and day difference between the two, with Max far better.

Ortega has basically lost the vast majority of the rounds he has fought in the Octagon, picking up late stoppages after getting tagged and needing a stoppage.

He is good, very good! His last three victories show that.. But Max is just way more complete and i struggle to see ortega taking over late in the fight, like he usually does, against a guy who never slows down.

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I would have it at $1.80-$2 in Holloways favour. But your right, with the question marks on his health it becomes a true 50/50 fight.

Ortega has only ever had one successful taken attempt which is suprising with his high level jj.

His stats are never that great in fights but he knows how to win. Add in the fact he has never lost and just koed Edgar when no one ever else could and he looks dangerous.